Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series "Cake Boss" and "Next Great Baker," will open his second Carlo's Bake Shop at sea on the new Norwegian Getaway, coming to Miami in February. The first debuted on her sister ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, receiving exceptional reviews.
Featuring all of the delicious treats and confections that the original bakery is known for, Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport in Miami year-round, will also give guests the opportunity to pre-order custom specialty cakes for celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries. For a challenging and fun experience, Carlo's will offer cupcake decorating classes, where guests can learn some of Valastro's tricks of the trade.
The Norwegian Getaway will also offer two new and exciting spots to cool-down onboard; a brand new Ice Cream Bar and true ice bar to be named "SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar."
The Ice Cream Bar was recently introduced on the innovative Norwegian Breakaway to rave reviews. Located inside O'Sheehan's, the ships' 24-hour neighborhood bars, Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway's Ice Cream Bars serve up the most delectable classic ice cream parlor creations, from floats, milkshakes and malted shakes, to egg creams and a variety of spectacular ice cream sundaes.
The signature item on the Ice Cream Bar menu is the enormously delicious Breakaway or Getaway Sundae. This massive ice cream creation serves from three to four guests, includes a whopping nine scoops of ice cream in up to three different flavors and is topped with everything from chocolate fudge, butterscotch and raspberry sauces to chocolate shavings, sprinkles, crumbled Oreos, sliced almonds, marshmallows, gummy bears, whipped cream and cherries.
The over-the-top menu also features an assortment of mouth-watering ice cream sundae creations, including classic Hot Fudge Sundaes, Hot Caramel Sundaes and Banana Splits. The menu also features other sundae favorites such as classic Peach Melba, with peaches, vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce and whipped cream; and Pear William, made with pears, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Another "cool" place to hang onboard the Norwegian Getaway will be in the "SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar," featuring three dimensional icy elements inspired by the ship's homeport of Miami. Kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit, the ship's ice bar will feature Art Deco-style decor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive, and Florida-inspired specialty SVEDKA and Inniskillin ice wine cocktails.
Entrance to the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar Ice Bar can be reserved from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. nightly. The cost is $20 per person and includes two signature cocktails that will be served in specially-created glasses made entirely of ice.
About the Norwegian Getaway: The 146,600-ton, Norwegian Getaway, the second vessel in NCL's Breakaway-class ships, will debut in January 2014 and sail year-round from Miami. Being developed as "Miami's ship," Norwegian Getaway will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" LeBatard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.
This innovative, 4,028-passenger ship will offer guests a multitude of special features. Approximately 75% of the staterooms are outside staterooms, most with balconies. Also included are staterooms designed for solo travelers and The Haven by Norwegian, a top-of-the-ship complex that pampers guests with a range of suites, private restaurant, lounge, covered pool area and sun deck.
Groundbreaking Dining and Entertainment Experiences Announced to Date:
- GRAMMY Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others.
- The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects.
- Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon.
- Every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.
- Ocean Place and The Waterfront include a wonderful variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests' connection with the ocean.
- Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 26 incredible dining options, including one of Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar.
- For families, Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.
- The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.
Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
